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Case Reports
. 2013 May;32(3):333-4.
doi: 10.1111/j.1465-3362.2012.00493.x. Epub 2013 Feb 19.

'Popper'-induced vision loss

Matthew Krilis  1 , Julia Thompson, Alp Atik, Jed Lusthaus, Stacey Jankelowitz
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'Popper'-induced vision loss

Matthew Krilis et al. Drug Alcohol Rev. 2013 May.

Abstract

Amyl nitrite 'poppers' are recreational drugs, which are a potent source of nitric oxide. The use of 'poppers' can cause psychoactive stimulation, reduced blood pressure, tachycardia and involuntary muscle relaxation. Their use is becoming increasingly common around the world, including approximately 60% of Australia's male homosexual community. We report the first case of 'popper'-induced vision loss in Australasia.

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